Stefan Banach
Polish mathematician (1892–1945)
1892 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
Polish mathematician (1892–1945)
Born
March 30, 1892
Died
1945 (age ~53)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher
CisleithaniaBorn in KrakówDied in Lviv
1892
Born in Kraków (1892-03-30)
1902
EducationStudied at IV Liceum i Gimnazjum im. Henryka Sienkiewicza w Krakowie (1902–1910)
1911
EducationStudied at Lviv Polytechnic (1911–1913)
1916
EducationStudied at Jagiellonian University (1916–1920)
1945
Died in Lviv
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Stefan Banach was a Polish mathematician who is generally considered one of the 20th century's most important and influential mathematicians. He was the founder of modern functional analysis, and an original member of the Lwów School of Mathematics. His major work was the 1932 book, Théorie des opérations linéaires, the first monograph on the general theory of functional analysis.
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Who is Stefan Banach?+
Stefan Banach was a Polish mathematician who is generally considered one of the 20th century's most important and influential mathematicians. He was the founder of modern functional analysis, and an original member of the Lwów School of Mathematics. His major work was the 1932 book, Théorie des opér
What does the name Stefan mean?+
The name Stefan means "male given name (Стефан)". It is of German origin.
When was Stefan Banach born?+
Stefan Banach was born on March 30, 1892.
When did Stefan Banach die?+
Stefan Banach died in 1945, at approximately 53 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Стефан)
The name Stefan is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Стефан)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Stefan — March 30, 1892
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Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
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Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
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5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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